What they need Interest in another striker is dictated by a need to ease the short-term burden on Robin van Persie and the possibility that he will not sign a new contract. A full-back as an emergency loan signing to cover for injuries is also likely.

What they will get Thierry Henry. Wenger is also tempted by Wayne Bridge.

What they need Reinforcements in all areas are likely to be required. The loss of Phil Jones to Manchester United last summer has not been addressed.

What they will get Depends on how seriously the owners, are prepared to take the club’s position. Failed bids for Ronaldinho and Raul in last 12 months have highlighted the lack of any sensible strategy.

What they need Fulham seek a long-term replacement in central midfield for Danny Murphy, while Martin Jol is also monitoring the market for strikers with Bobby Zamora likely to leave.

What they will get Doncaster’s Billy Sharp is attracting the attention of several Premier League clubs and is a realistic target, although Jol is understood to prefer Guillaume Hoarau if he can be prised away from Paris St Germain.

What they need A new face in defence or holding midfield would appear the obvious areas requiring attention.

What they will get Sir Alex Ferguson said he is unlikely to buy in January and history shows that United rarely enter the market in this window. Ferguson may just wait for the likes of Anderson, Tom Cleverley and the Da Silva twins to return.

What they need Someone to share the goalscoring burden with Demba Ba and fill the hole created by Andy Carroll’s departure 12 months ago. A centre-back to replace the injured Steven Taylor. And a versatile winger.

What they will get Looks like Alan Pardew has been told he can have one of the above and the manager has gone for a centre-back.

What they need Players with plenty of top flight experience who know what is needed to keep sides in the Premier League. A midfield enforcer would add a bit of steel.

What they will get Paul Lambert should be able to pick up a senior pro or two looking for regular first team football again who have been displaced by younger rivals. January is a good time for these purchases.

What they need A winger as cover for Jermaine Pennant or Matthew Etherington and two specialist full-backs. Tony Pulis may try to sign another midfielder if he receives bids for any of his fringe players.

What they will get There will probably be an out of favour Premier League full-back arriving late in the day.

What they need Like everyone, they just need a 30 goal a season man, for about £2m. With Hugo Rodallega seemingly looking to move on after a fallout, Roberto Martínez can’t afford to be left without attacking options when the relegation scrap gets dirty.

What they will get Without major sales Martínez is likely to again be restricted to the loan market.